On September 19, 2024, Sparks Gallery transformed into a 1920’s “Gatsby” style party, adorned in sparkles, pearls, and ostrich feather arrangements, with Deco and Nouveau inspired artwork hanging on our lower level. Guests in period attire and fancy dress danced on the checkered dance floor to live music by Gregory Page. The festivities included a […]
In the realm of art, abstraction serves as a mesmerizing gateway into the boundless realms of creativity and expression. For many artists, the decision to create within the abstract form transcends mere technique—it becomes a profound statement of personal philosophy and artistic vision. Below we embark on a journey into the minds of abstract artists, […]
Profoundly affected by his upbringing in the rural woods of Virginia’s countryside, Monty Montgomery’s work has always been informed by his visceral and emotional reactions to everyday experiences, such as exploring nature, or trekking city streets. Below, Montgomery explains his process of working in geometric abstraction, and how texture and artistic collaborations have inspired him […]
In collaboration with SNAG’s (Society of North American Goldsmiths) 51st Conference happening in San Diego this year, Sparks Gallery is hosting a showcase of jewelry. Do you have a piece of jewelry that holds a special place in your heart? Share its story with us! San Diego is a city rich in diverse stories, and […]
for World Design Capital San Diego-Tijuana 2024
Tiffany Bociek’s solo exhibition, Enduring Exuberance, consists of three series that were born from the artist’s internal exploration of her past, her present state of being, and a vision for her future self. This is the first in a series of exhibitions in 2024 at the gallery that will explore the curatorial theme of “Memories”. […]
Installation by Denja Harris South Bay fiber artist communicates complex emotional states through the organic processes of free form yarn sculpture. Denja Harris is an artist from South Bay, San Diego, specializing in experimental fiber art and soft sculptures. Intentionally sourcing second-hand and dead-stock yarn, she creates layered, free form abstract works that take shape […]
In collaboration with the Design Coven, join us for an inspiring weekend of interior design centered activities as part of the official World Design Capital San Diego/Tijuana 2024 schedule of events. Location Schedule February 9, 2024 February 10, 2024 February 11, 2024 About World Design Capital San Diego/Tijuana 2024 From the website: “The World Design […]
In the last exhibition of the year at Sparks Gallery, Stefanie Bales’ solo exhibition examines the theme of “imagination” through a visual exploration of collective subconscious. Amor Terrae: Letters to the Wild is the culmination of years of research and exploration into Gestalt principles of visual perception, the collective subconscious, and the artist’s own intuition and perspective on […]
Installation by Francisco EME Reflecting on family memories, this multimedia poem explores the concept of death and remembrance through the image of birds. La Memoria es un Pájaro, which translates to “Memory is a Bird” in English, is a site-specific art installation consisting of three ink stamp drawings mounted on wood panels suspended from the ceiling. The […]
